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From Boots to Business: Growing with Purpose in Central Virginia

August 29, 2025

I’m Dalton Brooks, part of the sales team at Bison Printing. I’m a former deputy, a believer, and someone who values hard work, the outdoors,…

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Three CCEs, One Region: How the Alliance Sets the Standard for Chamber Leadership

August 25, 2025

In the world of economic development and chamber leadership, few credentials carry as much prestige as the Certified Chamber Executive (CCE) designation. It’s more than…

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Finding Clarity Through Internships: Lessons from my Summer at the Alliance

August 18, 2025

Internships offer college students something incredibly valuable: the chance to explore what life might look like after graduation. They provide a firsthand look into the…

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Stretch, Don’t Snap

August 11, 2025

Let’s be honest: change isn’t just a phase-it’s constant. In our fast-paced workplaces and personal lives, we are always adjusting to something. And whether we…

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Connected by Community

August 4, 2025

Starting a new job is both exciting and a little overwhelming, especially when it means diving into a new community. When I joined Luper Team…

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Why I Keep Showing Up: Leveraging My Alliance Membership Through Relational Leadership

July 28, 2025

As a solo entrepreneur, it’s easy to question every line item in your calendar and budget. When I joined the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance, I…

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Affordable Childcare: The Missing Piece in the Workforce Puzzle

July 17, 2025

The cost of raising children is expensive.  Since Covid-19, expenses on such things as diapers, food, clothes, housing, health care, and so on, continue to…

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Choosing Myself

July 14, 2025

People always say that junior year of high school is the hardest year. However, that wasn’t the case for me; sophomore year was the hardest.…

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The Virginia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives Spring Conference

July 7, 2025

On March 20 & 21, 2025, Barry, Mercedies, Anna Grace, and Hayden attended the Virginia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (VACCE) Spring Conference. This…

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